Exciting job opportunity within our Public Building Services, Design and Construction Division for a Construction Control Representative (Project Manager). The job can be filled in one of three locations in Alaska; Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau. Position is open government wide as well as to the public. Apply by going to USAjobs and submit your application. Announcement number  1910204LMMP  (govt-wide) Announcement number  1910209LMDE  (Open to Public).  As a Construction Control Representative, you will be responsible for the technical, financial, and business management of designated design and construction projects in both Federally owned, as well as leased buildings.

Head of Diversity & Inclusion Location: New York Job Description The Head of Diversity and Inclusion will support, manage and implement diversity and inclusion strategies and programs. The role reports to Global CEO. JOB SCOPE The ideal candidate for this position will have prior training and/or related experience, particularly in supporting diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of project management and ability to drive programs that support the organization's workforce diversity, inclusiveness, and retention opportunities. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills and ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy. In addition to an ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, he/she must be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to the business in developing strategic action to attract/develop/retain diverse talent, including building MiQ as a diversity brand of choice. External analysis: bringing the best in class research of what diversity means, case studies of what great looks like. Using external analysis to outline what great should look like (the goal at MiQ based on external benchmarking. This includes ingraining goal with MiQ’s history and USPs where possible. Internal analysis: outlining where MiQ is currently based upon our data, providing insight on our biggest gaps, opportunities and what data we will track going forward to measure progress towards the goal. Ensuring consistent and constant measurement of the selected metrics to track progress on the effectiveness of diversity initiatives and also the impact on business performance. Identify, build, and sustain community partnerships to support corporate diversity and inclusion projects/plans/initiatives and business strategies. Support Diversity and Inclusion Board with ideating and proposing initiatives to the Global CEO, CPO and CMO around recruitment, performance management and leadership development. Support the HR and Marketing team in tactically implementing the above. Partner with the global communications team to regularly communicate internal and external diversity and inclusion initiatives, events and progress. Qualifications ●  Minimum 10 years of prior training and/or related human resource experience. ●  Proven, progressive experience and demonstrated effectiveness leading diversity and inclusion related initiatives and programs ●  Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint ●  Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and interface effectively with all levels of the organization ●  Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment ●  Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in facilitation/presentation ●  Strong, operational, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, be a team player, manage multiple projects and possess a strong knowledge of diversity metrics and analytics.

AT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare envisions a community where no young person experiences homelessness, all young people have the opportunity to thrive, and the systems that oppress them are dismantled. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that diversity. ABOUT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974, YouthCare was one of the first programs to serve runaway and homeless youth on the West Coast. The goal was to help young people find safety today and build a future for tomorrow. Over four decades, we’ve defined best practices and developed programs that are a national standard for excellence. Using a youth-centered approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term stability. POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Manager drives and oversees various projects and programs associated with the execution of the HR talent management strategy. The HR Manager will oversee the day-to-day human resources operations ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. They ensure that the HR programs and projects for which they are responsible are oriented around developing a high-performance culture and an engaged and empowered workforce that represents the intersecting identities of the young people we serve. This is a leadership position with responsibility for co-leading the evolution of YouthCare’s culture toward creating a destination workplace. This is an exciting time to join YouthCare. We’ve completed an 18-month strategic planning process and are focused on a new mission, vision, values centering social justice in our approach to our work internally and within the broader community. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ·         Supervise and coach the HR Specialist ·         Design and implement a progressive employee relations programs that strengthens employee and manager relationships cultivating an environment of fair treatment effective communication between teams, employees and managers. ·         Serve as the lead resource for all employee relations issues ensure that employee concerns and reporting processes are in place and handled appropriately. Keeps senior management informed of any potential escalating HR issues to ensure appropriate follow-through and mitigate risk. Advises managers ensuring they have the skills to handle various employee work scenarios. ·         Apply best practices to all employee relations matters through good communication, documentation, consultation, and alignment with organizational values ensuring that both managers and employees act with fairness, accountability and respect and that the interests of all parties are protected.  ·         Develops and reinforces policies that determine how all staff agree to conduct themselves in the workplace and which support a culture of transparency, accountability, mutual positive regard and a supportive atmosphere in the workplace.  ·         Partners with the HR Specialist to ensure that benefit planning and open enrollments happen in a structured and smooth way, ensures that employee benefit plans are serving the staff as well as the agency in a fiscally-responsible way. ·         Ensure agency compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity, FMLA, FLSA and Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, as well as other state and federal personnel laws. ·         Thought partner and leader in HR’s strategic initiatives including Recruitment, Wage Equity, Retention and Talent Management.  Department Operations: ·         Participate in developing department goals, objectives, processes and systems. ·         Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals.  Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.  This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.                 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:       B.A Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field. 5 or more years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience preferably with non-profit, forward thinking, and diverse organizations. Broad knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws, practices and procedures, and current best practice pertaining to personnel administration and development. Strong Interpersonal skills including collaboration, adaptability, and emotional awareness Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations and formulate recommendations. Ability to investigate complex human resources management problems. Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, and experience administering and managing HRIS systems. Must have previous experience working independently or with minimal supervision and managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and follow-through required. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with leadership, co-workers, and the general public. ·         Experience and credentials must comply with program contract requirements including but not limited to DSHS background check and must be at least 21 years of age. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: ·         Proficiency in using the ADP Workforce Now HRIS software. ·         Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is strongly preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: ·         Valid state identification or passport. Current TB Test. Successful completion of pre-service training as may be required by contracting agency. Training will include: New Employee Orientation, CPR & First Aid, HIV & AIDS, CSEC and Right Response. Computer software skills including Windows, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Strong oral and written communication skills with good quality spelling, grammar and punctuation High integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and restricted and/or confidential information. Ability to accurately maintain and produce files, records, logs and reports. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with staff while building trust and respect. May be required to assume responsibilities or duties within the agency not specifically delineated in this job description for short periods of time or on an infrequent basis. Commitment to YouthCare’s initiative to build cultural proficiency across the agency. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; running for brief periods of time; and go up and down stairs.           

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by July 10, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. As a professional Construction Project Manager for our Greenbridge Department located in Tukwila, Washington, this individual will oversee and direct builders and contractors under contract to ensure the vision of Greenbridge is met for the Authority. Responsibilities will include scope preparation, cost estimating, inspections and approvals, maintenance and management of KCHA permits, and continuity of operations. Leads in all areas of project implementation and is responsible for the successful, sequencing, management, completion, and close out of the project. The Construction Project Manager may also be responsible for additional professional programs, planning, analysis, value engineering, constructability, coordination with the Greenbridge Association, community and partner agency communication, negotiations, and contracts in the construction related field and may have additional expertise to provide support to projects throughout the department.   Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field  AND Three years of experience with construction project management or construction contract administration OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Special Requirements: Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check. Must possess a valid driver's license to regularly travel between work sites.  Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Application Requirements: To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Complete the online application profile in its entirety by visiting www.kcha.org/employment . Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter) Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.  (Résumé)